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Komen drops plan to cut Planned Parenthood grants

By KFBB News Team

Story Created: Feb 3, 2012 at 11:26 AM MDT

Story Updated: Feb 3, 2012 at 11:27 AM MDT

NEW YORK (AP) - After three days of controversy, the Susan G.
Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its
decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood.
"We want to apologize to the American public for recent
decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of
saving women's lives," a Komen statement said.
As first reported by The Associated Press on Tuesday, Komen had
adopted criteria excluding Planned Parenthood from grants because
it was under government investigation, notably a probe launched in
Congress at the urging of anti-abortion groups.
Komen said Friday it would change the criteria so it wouldn't
apply to such investigations.
"We will continue to fund existing grants, including those of
Planned Parenthood, and preserve their eligibility to apply for
future grants," the statement said.

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